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Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru: Shrivalli Bhamidipaty advances to Round of 16

IANS | February 18, 2026 9:31 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 18 (IANS) First-round action at the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026 continued on Wednesday, with Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty advancing to the Round of 16 alongside Sahaja Yamlapali and Vaishnavi Adkar. She narrowly defeated Francesca Curmi (MLT) 7-6(6), 6-4 in a thrilling first-round women’s singles match at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium.

T20 WC: Shivam Dube’s career best 66 helps India post 193/6 against Netherlands

IANS | February 18, 2026 9:17 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 18 (IANS) Shivam Dube's 66 and Suryakumar Yadav's 34 helped India reach 193/6 against the Netherlands in the 36th match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Wednesday.

T20 WC: Pressure is a privilege, says Bosch on embracing life as death-over specialist

IANS | February 18, 2026 9:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) South Africa’s decision to drop Corbin Bosch for their double Super Over clash against Afghanistan and play George Linde had raised some questions, but Bosch underlined his value by taking 1-34 against New Zealand in the crucial clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

T20 WC: ‘It was a complete performance for us,’ says Agha after Pakistan’s dominant win over Namibia

IANS | February 18, 2026 8:48 PM

Colombo, Feb 18 (IANS) Salman Ali Agha hailed Pakistan’s all-round display following their comprehensive victory over Namibia in their Group A clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday, describing it as a clinical and complete effort with both bat and ball.

T20 WC: Gerhard Erasmus reflects on team’s improvement and future as Namibia conclude campaign

IANS | February 18, 2026 8:29 PM

Colombo, Feb 18 (IANS) Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus expressed pride in his team’s early bowling effort while acknowledging key areas for improvement following their defeat to Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group A clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Wednesday.

T20 WC: Super Eights teams secure direct qualification for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028

IANS | February 18, 2026 7:55 PM

Dubai, Feb 18 (IANS) The teams that have advanced to the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 have secured automatic qualification for the next edition, scheduled to be held in Australia and New Zealand in 2028.

ISL 2025-26: Chennaiyin FC eye positive start in opener against Mumbai City FC

IANS | February 18, 2026 7:42 PM

Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC will look to begin their campaign on a strong note when they take on Mumbai City FC in a clash of two former champions in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai on Thursday.

Golf: Vani Kapoor joins Tvesa in lead in 4th leg of Women’s PGT

IANS | February 18, 2026 7:24 PM

Pune, Feb 18 (IANS) Vani Kapoor, winner of the Order of Merit in 2025, joined Tvesa Malik in a shared lead after two rounds of the fourth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour 2026 at the Poona Club Golf Course in Pune on Wednesday. Ridhima Dilawari, the first co-leader with Tvesa, slipped to tied third, as she carded 1-over 72.

T20 WC: Teams, schedule, fixtures, all you need to know about Super 8s

IANS | February 18, 2026 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) The stage is set for the Super 8 phase of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with the tournament entering a decisive stretch as eight teams prepare to battle for semifinals spots. The next round will begin on February 21 and run until March 1, with matches split between venues in India and Sri Lanka.

T20 WC: UAE spinner Parashar feels side must find ways to counter elite pace after SA loss

IANS | February 18, 2026 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) UAE off-spinner Dhruv Parashar said his side will find ways to fare better against elite pace bowling after they were undone by a relentless South African fast attack, leading to their six-wicket defeat in the final Group D clash of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru: Shrivalli Bhamidipaty advances to Round of 16

T20 WC: Shivam Dube’s career best 66 helps India post 193/6 against Netherlands

T20 WC: Pressure is a privilege, says Bosch on embracing life as death-over specialist

T20 WC: ‘It was a complete performance for us,’ says Agha after Pakistan’s dominant win over Namibia

T20 WC: Gerhard Erasmus reflects on team’s improvement and future as Namibia conclude campaign

T20 WC: Super Eights teams secure direct qualification for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028

ISL 2025-26: Chennaiyin FC eye positive start in opener against Mumbai City FC

Golf: Vani Kapoor joins Tvesa in lead in 4th leg of Women’s PGT

T20 WC: Teams, schedule, fixtures, all you need to know about Super 8s

T20 WC: UAE spinner Parashar feels side must find ways to counter elite pace after SA loss

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